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This week's TV: another chance to see Rupert, Bruce, Monty and more

There's explorations, both factual and fictional, of several aspects of the Second World War this week - plus another chance to delve into comedian Griff Rhys Jones's family story

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WDYTYA? Magazine now available on iPad

Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine is now available for Apple's iPad tablet computer, offering a fantastic mix of expert tips, in-depth features and links to online resources at the touch of a finger

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New website captures WW2 memories

A diverse collection of stories chronicling people’s lives during the Second World War can now be explored on the web following the launch of a major new online resource

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Join our Facebook page now for the chance to win great prizes

Join our Facebook page now to be in with a chance of winning some great prizes, kicking off this Friday

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Photos of British India found in shoebox

Archivists in Scotland have discovered a set of photographs taken in India during British colonial rule - and are calling on the public to help take the story further

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Archive documentaries capture 20th-century Britain

A set of more than 120 films created to showcase Britain to the rest of the world are now available to view on the web for the first time

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This week's TV: war stories, classic WDYTYA? and more

There's explorations, both factual and fictional, of several aspects of the Second World War this week - plus another chance to delve into comedian Griff Rhys Jones's family story

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New documentary seeks pier memories

The organisers of a new project are calling for people with films, photographs or memories of piers in Essex to get in touch to help create a new documentary

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This week's TV: War Hero in My Family and more

There's heart-rending tales a-plenty this week as documentaries trace untold wartime stories and people hunting for their long-lost relations

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Parish data for four counties added to FMP

Genealogists exploring links to counties around the UK - including Northamptonshire, Cheshire, Yorkshire and Kent - may be able to uncover fresh leads following updates to a major online collection

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WDYTYA: Blogs

From the office: War Hero In My Family

Watching the series has made me realise that your ancestors didn't have to be soldiers to be heroes, says deputy editor Claire Vaughan 

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From the office: A Cheshire trove of wills

This week, Deputy editor Claire Vaughan has added three more generations to her family tree thanks to the Cheshire Collection update

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From the office: Giving old buildings a second chance

Deputy editor Claire Vaughan wonders what our ancestors would make of the passion for saving our architectural heritage

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